Foramen magnum meningioma: transoral resection with a bone baffle to prevent CSF leakage. Case report.
A case of meningioma situated at the anterior rim of the foramen magnum with successful removal via a transoral approach is reported. A new technique of preventing cerebrospinal fluid leakage is described utilizing fascia lata and a bone baffle without any attempt to close the dura, either by primary suture or tissue sealants.
Bonkowski
J A
JA
Department of Neurosurgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand.
Gibson
R D
RD
Snape
L
L
D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005539:Foramen Magnum / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed